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Ert Family History

Ert Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ort, Art, Bert, Wert, Erk, Erb, Vert, Ent, Ertl, Pert

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Where is the Ert family from?

You can see how Ert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Ert families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ert families in 1891.
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What did your Ert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ert. 32% of Ert men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ert women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ert were Mechanic and Housewife. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Mechanic
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Ert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ert census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 614 immigration records available for the last name Ert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14,000 military records available for the last name Ert. For the veterans among your Ert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Ert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ert in 1966 was 75, and 89 in 1996.

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